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Originally posted by Ashleigh Woodruff

The fundraiser at Red Mango was an event planned and organized by the new Spring 2011 pledge class. Alex Gentilella is the spring '11 pledge class fundraising chair. We were given 10% of the money made from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., which totaled $20. This money is put towards pledge class dues and fees. The event was a big meet and greet (17 in attendance) between members of the pledge clas and member of Alpha Zeta. We all enjoyed a lot of frozen yogurt!

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On March 6th, 5 brothers visited the Shelter of Jesus of Nazaret in Mayaguez.. The shelter's purpose is to take care for children who have been abused by their parents or guardians. Prior to this activity we had made ​​a storage facility with the intent to collect essential items and money for these to be delivered on this day. Once we raised what we needed and established a date with the shelter we delivered the articles and share with the children, playing and talking with them.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On March 2nd, several members of Alpha Zeta participated with the new candidates on an outdoor confraternization. We went to the Litoral Park in the coast of Mayaguez, near the beach. We had a fun time playing soccer and getting to know each other better.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On March 2, several members of Alpha Zeta visited "Colegio Santa Rosa" High School. The purpose of our visit was to talk to the students about the importance of agriculture and the opportunities they have to study it in college. We discussed with them about the different programs the faculty of Agricultural Science provides and its different courses. We also answered to any questions and doubts they had.

Originally posted by Natalie L. Masin

Every other Sunday, the Elliott Chapter at Washington State University carpools out to Orphan Acres, a horse rescue facility in Viola, Idaho. While there, we participated in regular feeding, grooming, health care, and blanket checking for the horses. We also got a chance to groom and walk three blind horses. This activity benefits the 85 rescued horses at this facility, while helping the owner, Brent, keep up with the work he would otherwise be doing himself. This is a non-profit institution solely in existence to benefit the neglected, abused, and otherwise forgotten horses throughout the Pacific Northwest...

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On February 24, Alpha Zeta Puerto Rico organized a gratitude activity for our counselor Dalila Rodriguez Diaz, to honor her thirty years of service. The activity was attended by professors, students and personnel of the faculty of Agricultural Science. The activity included a semblance and a few gifts from the faculty and students members.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On February 23 a meeting was held to orientate the 10 candidates elected to join Alpha Zeta, which was attended by 7 students. During the meeting we explain what the fraternity is, its history, our mission and vision and requirements necessary to be a member of our chapter. We also talked about the different chapters, some of the activities we have done, and the academic and social benefits.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On February 8th, the "Recycling Project" of Terrace, Mayaguez conducted a workshop to create Valentine's Day cards based on reused materials. It was intended for people of all ages, including kids, youth and adults. The intention was to dare us all to reduce, reuse and recycle in a creative way. The mother of two of our own members of the chapter gave us an orientation of recycling and taught us different ways to use materials in a fun way. Materials were given to us such as paper, newspaper, glitter and buttons. Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice and early Valentine's Day cake.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On January 29th our chapter had a small gathering at our chancellor Frank Acevedo house in Aguada. A total of 9 brothers assisted to the event, in which we had a fun time while eating hot dogs and snacks. Also we enjoyed our time playing games, singing karaoke and doing charades.

Originally posted by Jacqueline Armstrong

On February 10th and the 11th our chapter conducted an activity which consisted of collecting items for the household necessities for kids of Jesus of Nazareth, a nonprofit institution established by a group of volunteers from our city Mayaguez, who were concerned about the high incidences of child abuse in the western area. This home provides shelter services, nutrition, transportation, health, education, recreation, social and psychological support to child victims of abuse...